With the the 2015/16 financial year well and truly behind us, Vicsport looks ahead to 2016/17 and the work we will be undertaking. Vicsport is pleased to provide direct support for Victorian sport through the following projects.
Pride Game:
Why it's needed and the impact it is having
The AFL’s inaugural Pride Game may have been new to many people, however, for Jason Ball this is something that he has been campaigning for many years. In 2012, Jason became the code's first openly gay footballer. Since then, he has been at the forefront of the campaign to eliminate homophobia from the sport and create sporting environments where the LGBTI community can feel safe and welcomed whether it be playing or supporting at elite and amateur levels.
The latest round of VicHealth’s Active Club Grants is now open!
The grants now have a fun and female focus, so VicHealth will be funding social sports and programs for women and girls. This is a brilliant opportunity to boost female participation in your club and get more people involved through social or modified forms of sport. Grants of $3,000 and $10,000 are available.
In July 2016, the Calisthenics Victoria Elite Performance Team arrived in Los Angeles for a 10-day performance tour, as part of Dance Around The World. Find out what they got up to on this epic tour.
Concussion: The epidemic that could change sport forever
Concussion has become a big issue – perhaps THE big issue in sport. Everyone is talking about it, the media have regular news stories focusing on players suffering with it, and lawyers are making a killing from it. It is almost as though this is a new phenomenon…. some recently discovered major health issue that has only just been announced to the public.
First sod turned at La Trobe University's
world-class Sports Park
In consultation with a large number of stakeholders, initial designs and infrastructure plans have been drafted for the Sports Park which will include an eight-court indoor multi-sport stadium for netball and basketball in Melbourne's North-East.
This video highlights how your association's clubs can be more welcoming on match day. The at times minor details being focused on by these clubs, goes a long way in creating a welcoming environment for visiting players, coaches, officials and even the home teams extended networks.
The messages here although delivered by cricket, can easily be transferred into other sports.
With the recent news of Ian Fullagar retiring from the partnership at from Lander & Rogers, Vicsport would like to take this opportunity to thank Ian for his contributions not only to Victorian sport but sport in Australia. Ian headed the Sport Business Group and is known internationally as a leading sports lawyer and advisor. He has also been credited with influencing sport related policy and law in Australia. We wish Ian all the very best with his new role as General Counsel with Surf Life Saving.
It has also been announced that Amelia Lynch will head up Lander & Rogers Sport Business Group - Congratulations Amelia! Vicsport looks forward to continued work with Amelia and the Sport Business Group team.
Lander & Rogers is Vicsport’s Preferred Supplier for Legal Services for further information on their services please see the Lander & Rogers website.
What's Your Job Worth?
Sport recruitment specialists, Sportspeople, are conducting an anonymous salary survey – help them collate this highly valuable industry information by completing 9 quick questions!
Sports Analytics Conference 2016 (SAC16):
Videos Now Available
Couldn't make it to SAC16? Videos are now available from the event for anyone to purchase for $99. Purchase here.
Want free access? Vicsport is pleased to offer our Vicsport Professionals Network Members free access to over 14 hours of content from this event! Members, stay tuned for the release of these videos in your inbox next week.
Vicsport had the absolute pleasure of AFL player and coach David Parkin being a guest speaker at our recent planning day. With his years of experience and involvement in thesport industry, Parkin was able to deliver really important advice about high-performing teams, and getting the best out of each other.
"If it ain't broke, smash it" was Parkin's philosophy, there is always a better way to do something. Parkin also shared stories from his coaching days, and experiences he has had within the AFL and community football alike.
As a sign of appreciation for Parkin giving up his time to provide inspiration to the Vicsport team, Vicsport has proudly made a donation to a charity that Parkin is the Patron of, the Male Bag Foundation. The Male Bag Foundation conduct amazing work, spreading awareness of men's health and raising money for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.
We are constantly on the lookout for stories from across the industry highlighting the work of our members. If you have a program you are proud to share, or an incredible story, please share it with us here.
La Trobe University - Is Gambling a bigger threat to sport than drugs?
25 August, 2016
La Trobe University, Bold Thinking Lecture Series presents: Is Gambling a bigger threat to sport than drugs? Join La Trobe’s leading researchers in sport and AFL Players Association CEO, Paul Marsh, for this lively public lecture at the State Library.
Registrations are now open for 2016 Local Government Authority (LGA) Forum. This annual forum will bring together Local Government representatives to discuss major sport and active recreation challenges, in addition to linking LGAs with State Sporting Associations.
Upcoming Event: Creating Your Vision 20 September, 2016
Who are you? Where are you going? How are you going to get there?
Register today for this much-anticipated event. You will hear from highly respected public speaker, sports administrator, and star of FOX8's "The Recruit", Leigh Russell.
Leigh will be able to assist you to create clear objectives, to allow you to develop a plan that will guide you towards your goals, both short term and long term.
Free for Vicsport Professionals Network (VPN) members.
2016 Sports Medicine Australia Conference 12-15 October, 2016
The Sports Medicine Australia Conference is a multidisciplinary meeting held annually for professionals with an interest or a specialisation in the prevention of lifestyle diseases through sports medicine, sports science, physical activity promotion and sports injury prevention.
This event will further raise awareness of how the sporting industry can limit its impact on the environment. The #SEASummit 2016 will not only focus on sport within Australia, but also the international sporting industry, with a heavy emphasis on how a collective and collaborate approach can lead to change. The #SEASummit 2016 will attract delegates from various industries including sport, environment, innovation, government and more.
Event Recap:
Standing Out From The Crowd 10 August, 2016
The big crowd at the recently held Vicsport Professionals Network (VPN) event Standing Out From The Crowd received an inside look into the sports industry from three highly respected Sports Administrators from within the industry. Ros Holding, Global Recruitment Consultant from Sportspeople, Bron Madigan, Managing Director of Dynamix Sport Projects, and Matthew Kennedy, CEO of Tennis Victoria.
Event Recap:
2016 Victorian Inclusion Forum a Huge Success 12 August, 2016
On Friday 12th August 2016, Sport Inclusion Australia hosted an Inclusion Forum. Victorian State Sport Associations and National Sport Organisations came together to engage in an afternoon focused on the development of inclusion in sport.
